California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.

According to his office, Newsom signed two executive orders over the weekend to boost recovery efforts. One to help Los Angeles rebuild faster by cutting red tape, and another to direct fast action on clearing debris and preparing for mudslides and flooding.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the fires in Los Angeles require a rebuilding response he's characterizing as a "Marshall Plan" for the region.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said firefighters from Mexico were en route to help fight the Eaton Fire. The Eaton Fire is one of several still burning and devastating the Los Angeles area. The fire was first reported Tuesday, Jan. 7, near Altadena and Midwick drives.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to speed ... order after visiting several areas devastated by the fires in Altadena and in the Pacific Palisades. The fires have destroyed ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking aim at 'predatory' land brokers looking for a quick buck at the expense of wildfire-ravaged neighborhoods.

The governor lashed back after several Republican leaders said that aid to his state as it deals with deadly wildfires should be conditional.

As fires spread across Southern California, Trump urged Newsom to send in water from Northern California despite some experts saying water supply is not the problem.

California's fire crisis stems from outdated water systems and poor forestry management, critics argue, with progressive politics thwarting realistic solutions.